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Chicken Fried Steak
A southern diner favorite, this chicken fried steak with milk gravy is retro comfort food at its finest. Cube steak cooked in the style of fried chicken and served with a delicious gravy is incredibly tasty.
Servings 4
Calories 655 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp shortening
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Put the 2 cups of flour on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
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Combine the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, egg, (Tabasco - optional), and garlic.
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Dredge steaks in the flour, then this batter, and then the flour once more. You may want to pat the flour gently into the meat to help it stick better.
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Heat the shortening in a deep skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks on both sides until they are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
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Place on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Drain fat from the frying pan but reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the nice crispy little bits left behind.
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To make the gravy, return the frying pan to the stove but turn down the heat to medium-low. Whisk in the rest of the flour to make a roux.
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Be sure to stir constantly, scraping up the little crispy bits to deglaze the pan. Stir in the milk, turning the heat up to medium.
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Bring the gravy up nearly to a boil, making sure to whisk constantly to avoid lumps. Remove from heat once smooth and at the desired thickness.
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Serve gravy over the steaks or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fried Steak
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 203mg68%
Sodium 1017mg44%
Potassium 1312mg37%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 606IU12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 544mg54%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.